New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

This programme has been designed to provide an introduction to hairdressing and a foundation to build upon with further study. You'll learn about salon culture, hierarchy and terminology so you can communicate appropriately with clients, peers and supervisors. During the introduction to cutting you'll learn basic cutting technology and techniques.

You'll use a mannequin to practice following a pre-cut guide, combing and projecting the hair and maintaining even tension. You'll also learn how to perform a limited scope consultation - including hair and scalp analysis - and elementary styling tasks such as blow drying, moulding, setting and long hair-ups. This programme also provides an introduction to colour applications, treatments, health and safety and hygiene, as well as the personal health and presentation requirements of salon environments.

This programme is also offered for Youth Guarantee students. You can apply for these options if you're 16 to 19 years of age and no longer at school, or if you're planning on leaving school.

To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.

This qualification shows employers that you have the ability to perform basic tasks competently within a salon environment.

The Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) leads onto several other qualifications in this sector, including the Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) Level 4 and the Certificate in Commercial Barbering.

Gain the foundation skills needed to start a career in hairdressing.